This report is the result of a Track II dialogue including distinguished former senior political leaders, senior military officers, defence officials, and security experts from Europe, Russia, and the United States.

NTI describes what to expect at NATO's upcoming Chicago Summit and why NATO countries should ensure that the outcome in Chicago lays the groundwork for changing the status quo on nuclear issues beyond Chicago.

The featured essay by Sam Nunn in the report "Reducing Nuclear Risks in Europe: A Framework for Action" a critical strategic assessment that will help define NATO's future security strategy—a new NTI report proposes a blueprint within NATO and with Russia for moving to a new nuclear posture in Europe.